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How does weight stigma smell? Sense of smell may reveal weight bias
Could our reaction to an image of an overweight or obese person affect how we perceive odor? A trio of researchers, including two from UCLA, says yes. The researchers discovered that visual cues associated with overweight or obese people can influence one’s sense of smell, and that the perceiver’s body mass index matters, too. Participants […]
Parenting Matters: 10 Tips For Advocating For Childs Mental Health
Brenda Hilligoss NAMI DuPage November 26, 2012 5:16PM NAMI DuPage (National Alliance on Mental Illness), Brenda Hilligoss-School Connections Director storyidforme: 40705584 tmspicid: 15034954 fileheaderid: 6843318 Updated: November 27, 2012 2:09PM According to the surgeon general, one child out of five will experience problems because of a psychiatric disorder. Sadly, only one in three is receiving […]
Circle Of Trust Crucial To Help Kids Deal With Mental Health Struggles Like Anxiety, Stress, Depression And Bullying …
Simple tips for parents and kids to connect TORONTO , Nov. 15, 2012 /CNW/ -The proverb that “it takes a village to raise a child” may not be far from the truth when helping kids struggling with their mental health. As a parent, teacher or friend of a young person dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, […]